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Joe Willhoft, Executive Director

Pilot Test Launched

02/21/13 – Joe Willhoft, Executive Director

This month, Smarter Balanced is launching a Pilot Test of the assessment system. This marks an important milestone in the development of assessments that will give teachers and parents a clearer picture of where students are succeeding and where they need help.
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Joe Willhoft, Executive Director

Sample items and performance tasks now available

10/09/12 – Joe Willhoft, Executive Director

I am pleased to announce that the Consortium has released a set of sample assessment items and performance tasks in English language arts/literacy and mathematics.
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Joe Willhoft, Executive Director

Item writing training videos now available

07/27/12 – Joe Willhoft, Executive Director

I’m pleased to announce that the Consortium has created a series of online trainings about the development of assessment items and performance tasks.

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Joe Willhoft, Executive Director

Check out Smarter News, the Consortium’s monthly eNewsletter

05/01/12 – Joe Willhoft, Executive Director

I am happy to announce a new way to stay up-to-date with Smarter Balanced—our eNewsletter. Read More

Joe Willhoft, Executive Director

New look for Smarter Balanced

02/02/11 – Joe Willhoft, Executive Director

On behalf of our member states and leadership team, welcome to the new online home of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium! Read More

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